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MBV 940X

1981 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,871 mi
Last recorded54,871 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1981 Nissan Sunny56,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 940X
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,871 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 54,850 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Sunny?

Based on 362,425 MOT tests across 69,916 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
3,557
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
69,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64,404
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,314
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31,277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,265
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29,178
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MBV 940X is a 1981 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 56,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Sunny fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64,404 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBV 940X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Sunny typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 45 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBV 940X registered?

MBV 940X is a 1981 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is MBV 940X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBV 940X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MBV 940X have outstanding finance?

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